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Alabama Supreme Court allows governor to pick time frame for executions

Executions in Alabama were previously carried out by the Alabama Department of Corrections in a single 24-hour window.

January 16, 2023

Cook was elected in November to fill the seat of Justice Michael Bolin, who retires this week after 18 years on the court.

January 16, 2023

Hooper was facing a felony sexual assault charge.

December 7, 2022

Hooper had been charged with felony sexual assault, but the alleged victim refused to cooperate with his prosecution.

December 6, 2022

After the AG filed suit against the Ethics Commission, its executive director said it welcomes the review.

November 30, 2022

After the alleged victim asked that charges be dropped, a chief deputy DA said moving forward is "almost impossible."

November 30, 2022

Alabama AG Steve Marshall filed a lawsuit Monday against the Alabama Ethics Commission, seeking to have an opinion invalidated.

November 29, 2022

Hooper was indicted on a felony sexual assault charge earlier this month following an incident at a Montgomery restaurant.

November 28, 2022

The indictment by a Montgomery grand jury comes after an August arrest on charges he groped and kissed a restaurant hostess.

November 22, 2022

Twenty-eight Alabama clergy also joined the brief.

November 18, 2022